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For all the railroad enthusiasts and photographers:
Arcade and Attica Railroad
278 Main Street
Arcade, NY 14009
The Arcade & Attica Railroad operates themed passenger excursions throughout the year. Most of the excursions are powered with a 1920 steam locomotive. The station features...

Here are a couple of directories of Steam Locomotives in the state, along with whether they are operational or not.
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/lists/NY.shtml
http://www.steamlocomotive.info/newyork.cfm

The National Railroad Historical Society maintains a list of the remaining roundhouses ( roundhouse ) in the US at this url. It is organized by state with the address, condition, etc.
http://www.nrhs.com/historic_structures/roundhouses/rh_data.htm

I came across this site that is the mother load of train watching spots, which translates into train photo spots for us. Given that there is so much here... over 2400 sites listed on these... please use this thread to post any sites you've checked out... try to give more details and some sample...

Can anyone reccomend some good spots along the metro north for shooting (I am on the Hudson Line but can go along any line) . Maybe some place with a working farm or the likes? I am hooked onthe nature theme right now but am looking to branch out with more country landscapes.
Thanks
Kristina

A full size replica engine of the famous character created in the original book by Wally Piper is coming to our railroad and town for a wonderful family adventure.
Call for reservations and detail -
Delaware and Ulster Railroad
1-800-225-4132
www.thelittleenginethatcouldtour.com
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i just wanted to give everyone a head up on where i found this old train http://www.northeastfoto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3687 so if anyone whats to get some shots of it, its on west river road. take I87 to exit 17, head north on rt9 till you hit a hess gas station, take a right on reynolds...

I have seen several people posting a lot of pictures taken of planes at the Albany Airport. I live about 2 miles from the airport and one of my daughters works there. Is there anything you need to do to get permission to take pictures there? I'd love to "shoot some planes", but don't want to...